HP PRO 10 EE, User Manual

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NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on exiting Sleep, you must enter your Windows password
before your work returns to the screen.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located in the Windows taskbar. The power meter allows you to quickly access power
settings and view the remaining battery charge.
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To view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, tap the power meter
icon
.
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To use Power Options, tap the power meter icon , and then select an item from the list. You can
also type
power options
in the task bar search box, and then select Power Options.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the tablet is running on battery or external power. The icon also
reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the tablet to prompt for a password when the tablet exits Sleep, follow these steps:
1. Type
power options
in the taskbar search box, and then select Power Options.
‒ or –
Tap and hold the Power meter icon , and then select Power Options.
2. In the left pane, tap Require a password on wakeup.
3. Tap Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4. Tap Require a password (recommended).
NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password,
tap Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do
not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5. Tap Save changes.
Using battery power
When a charged battery is in the tablet and the tablet is not plugged into external power, the tablet runs on
battery power. When the tablet is off and unplugged from external power, the battery in the tablet slowly
discharges. The tablet will display a message when the battery reaches a low or critical battery level.
Tablet battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the tablet, screen
brightness, external devices connected to the tablet, and other factors.
Testing the battery
Computer Setup provides information on the status of the battery installed in the tablet.
18 Chapter 6 Power management